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Police blotter: busy weekend

On Friday morning just before 9 a.m., an eastbound vehicle on Dundas Street East crossed the centre line in front of the Belleville Police Service building and struck an oncoming vehicle head on. Both vehicles were demolished and there were minor injuries. The driver of the eastbound vehicle was charged with careless driving.

Foot patrol nabs speeder

Just before the noon hour on Friday, officers on foot patrol observed a vehicle speeding on Front Street. Officers stopped the vehicle and further investigation indicated the driver was suspended. The driver was also on a recognizance to not operate a motor vehicle. Kevin Lucas was charged with driving while suspended and breach of recognizance. He was released on a promise to appear with a court date in February.

Domestic assault

On Friday police commenced an investigation into a historical domestic assault investigation spanning a two-year period. Saturday evening at 7:45 p.m. a 20-year-old Belleville man was arrested. He was charged with four counts of assault and two counts of uttering death threats. He will appear in court on Feb. 26.

Thieves target vehicles

Police attended the south-west portion of the city just after 5 a.m. on Saturday morning after receiving a report of young males going through vehicles. Both males were tracked to the area of the Bay Bridge and were arrested without incident. A 15-year-old youth was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime and trespass by night. A 14-year-old male was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime, trespass by night, and two counts of failing to comply with probation. Neither person can be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Both youths have been released from custody and are to appear in youth court in February.

Disturbance

Police were called to 230 West Moira Street early Saturday evening for two reports of disturbances – one in building C and the other in building E. It was determined the same people were involved in both disturbances. A check on one of the males revealed an outstanding warrant for theft, possession of stolen property and using a stolen credit card. This stems from an incident in Belleville on Oct. 2, 2017. The 31-year-old Belleville man was released with a court date of Feb. 22.

Poor sport

Just before 9 p.m., police were called to remove an unruly hockey fan from the Belleville Senators game at the Yardman Arena. A 50-year-old Vaughn man was arrested for his own protection under the Liquor Licence Act. He was issued a provincial offence notice for being intoxicated in a public place.

Bar fight

Police were called to Front Street after a fight broke out a few minutes before midnight. One of the combatants was thrown through the front window of a bar. A 32-year-old Belleville man was arrested for his own protection under the Liquor Licence Act. He was issued a provincial offence notice for being intoxicated in a public place. The male who went through the window suffered a minor cut which did not require medical attention.

Oops, wrong house

At 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning police were called to a residence in West Park Village after homeowners reported an intoxicated woman was trying to open the front door of their home. A 28-year-old Edmonton woman was arrested for her own protection under the Liquor Licence Act. She was issued a provincial offence notice for being intoxicated in a public place.

Single vehicle collision

At 10:41 p.m. on Saturday, a southbound car on Bay Bridge Road left the roadway and struck the sign for Zwick’s Island. The driver, a 28-year-old Stirling man was treated by paramedics for minor injuries and subsequently charged with careless driving.